The Michael Drew Fund for Oncology Nurse Education

By Julie Drew

We've created this page in memory of Michael Drew

The Michael Drew Fund for Oncology Nurse Education was established by Professor Desmond Carney in tribute of one of his longest-standing patients - our husband and Dad, Michael Drew. The nature of the fund reflects the great relationship that Dad had with the oncology nurses in the Mater Private, who treated him for many years.

Since the fund was established in 2019 the Drew family have continued to raise funds through events and challenges, in the hope of making a significant difference in the lives of cancer patients from all around Ireland.

On Dad's third anniversary, 10 August 2022, we received an update from the Mater Hospital Foundation to confirm that, at that point, the fund has helped 12 nurses upskill to provide the best in patient care and advance in their careers. We are delighted that Dad has left such a positive legacy, that will benefit so many people.

On 10 September 2025 Marianne and Tom got married and very generously requested donations to this fund in lieu of wedding gifts, and we are extremely grateful to them and all their friends and family who have donated for the occasion. We know Dad would be so happy and very pleased with all the donations to his memorial fund. 

Congratulations to Marianne and Tom and thank you! See below for a few pictures from the day.

Thank you to my Sponsors

10.27k

Julie Drew

3.84k

Julie Drew

611.28

Julie Drew

579

Julie Drew

500

The Drew Family

This is a Christmas donation as a gift to Mam from Julie and Peter, Marianne and Tom, Geraldine and Stuart, and Joe. Happy Christmas!

400

Julie Drew

Happy Christmas 2024 Dad from all the family - we miss you at Christmas and every day.

250

Marianne Drew

This donation is from my wonderful colleagues in Pfizer Grange Castle 2KS7 Shift C on the occasion of my wedding to Tom. Thank you all so much xx

230

The Drew Family

Happy birthday Dad - donation made in your memory today from all the family. We love and miss you every day.

220

The Drew Family

Happy birthday 2025 Dad. We love you. From Nora, Julie, Marianne, Geraldine and Joe.

219.02

Julie Drew

212

Adriane Drew

212

Stephen Maguire

with love Stephen, Niamh and Jenny x

212

Finbarr Quigley And Helen Stuart

Congrats to Marianne and Tom on their wedding.

212

Rory O'connor

212

Brian & Clare O’mahony

Congratulations to Tom and Marianne. Thanks for a great evening.

212

Geraldine Drew

In celebration of Mar and Toms wedding .. huge congratulations and thanks for a fantastic day , Love Ger and Stuart x

212

Shay & Marina

Congratulations Tom & Marianne and thanks for a lovely evening.

200

Julie Drew

Lots of love to Marianne and Tom as we celebrate their wedding. Julie and Peter.

150

Joe And Thais

A donation to Dad's fund on the joyous celebration of Mar and Tom's wedding.

132.50

John Mulligan

Congratulations Tom and Marianne, so happy for you both ❤️

106

Anonymous

Hi Julie, I was in SDU with your dad many years ago. He was a decent honourable individual and I’m delighted to be able to support your great work. Jim Hill

106

Hugo Drew

106

Adriane Drew

106

Nora Drew

Dear Mick. Missing you on your 6th Anniversary. All my love Nora.

106

Breeda O Connor

This donation is in lieu of a gift to Marianne in honour of a happy occasion. Think of Mick with love.

106

Maria Copeland

In memory of Michael on the occasion of his daughter Marianne’s wedding.

106

Mary/ivo Brett

106

Adriane Drew

Happy Birthday Mick. Thinking of you! ❤️

106

Nora Drew

In memory of Mar and Tom's wedding. Mick would have loved to be there. He loved a family get together and singing The Banks and Bould Tady Quill. RIP.

106

Hannah And Lisa Moloney

Congratulations and Best wishes to Marianne and Tom.

106

Hugo Drew

106

Joseph Glennon

I had the privilege to work with Mick Drew in SDU and am delighted to be associated with this noble cause.

100

Eileen Fogarty

This is from our neighbour Eileen - the first donation of 2024!

100

Sarah & Colin

A donation in honour of Marianne & Toms’ wedding. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and health together. All my love xx

100

Darragh & Susan

79.50

R & E O Dea

53

Marianne Drew

This donation is in lieu of a birthday present for my mother Nora Drew. Mam is so proud of all the fundraising we have been able to do in Dad's name. Its a wonderful legacy for him, that others will receive the same care he got in the Mater hospitals and the expert care from the oncology nurses. Happy birthday Mam xx

53

Sandra Bredin

Donation in memory of Michael on the occasion of Marianne and Tom's wedding 10/09/2025

53

Mick And Anne Mcguinness

53

Patrick Allen

A fitting tribute by you all to your Dad. Probably the most honest man I ever worked with.

50

Mick And Anne Mcguinness

This is from Mick and Anne McGuinness

50

Julie Drew

This is a birthday donation for Mam on her birthday, 22 April. Happy birthday Mam!

50

Marianne Drew

This is a donation in lieu of a birthday gift to Nora Drew. She is very proud of the fundraising in Dad's name. Happy birthday Mam. April 22nd 2024

50

Bernie Broder

A donation to Mick’s fund on the celebration of Marianne and Tom’s wedding. Miss you Mick.

42.40

Phil Bennett

In memory of my lovely brother in law Mick on the occasion of Marianne & Tom's wedding. Much love Phil 💖

30

Enrico Ortenzi

Hi I am Enrico Ortenzi, and I hope that this donation can contribute even in a small way to the beautiful goal you are working towards. It's truly something special.

21.20

Francis Hobbs

Your father was a colleague i had the pleasure of working with over many years. I have never forgotten him. He was a gentleman with a great sense of humour.

21.20

Anonymous

Julie , I first met your dad when Pope John Paul visited Ireland in 1979 when when we both worked in Limerick . Since that time I've had the highest regard , respect and great memories of Michael (Mick).

21.20

Joe Drew

Happy birthday to Mam and here is a little present from you to Dad. I love you both with all my heart. I'm blessed with amazing parents

21.20

Nicole Bulalacao

Lots of love to Marianna and Tom on their wedding day! Best wishes, Nicole

20

Marianne Drew

This is a donation from my neighbour Ann Kinch.